Substitute Summer Camp Counselor, Seattle
Camp Galileo
- Seattle, WA
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Travel to multiple sites within a geographic region, providing support in whatever way most benefits the specific camp team with whom you work on any assigned day:
- Supervise and lead a group of 15-28 campers each week
- Maintain a safe and joyful environment for campers and provide leadership and camp spirit to all.
- Continually assess and support camper engagement by monitoring group dynamics, as well as the needs of individual campers.
- Facilitate team connection time with your campers through group activities, games, etc.
- Partner with instructors to support behavior management needs through restorative justice approaches
- Prep and organize project materials with the guidance of classroom instructors
- Provide both group and individual support to campers across diverse age groups, ability levels, and support needs.
- Report to the Staff Coverage Team and be responsible for updating your schedule weekly:
- Attend all scheduled shifts within the availability you provide
- Frequently check Coverage Team communication channels and read and respond to outreach and updates
- Deliver feedback and questions about your work experience to the Staff Coverage Team in real-time
- Provide exemplary customer service to each camper, family, and guardian at all times:
- Enthusiastically greet all campers and guardians ensuring a safe and welcoming process for all.
- Follow all check-in/check-out procedures to ensure efficiency and accurate daily attendance.
- Communicate with families as needed about their camper’s experience.
- Help campers start and finish their day with positive energy and excitement, ensuring a safe hand-off to/from guardians.
- Enthusiastically and collaboratively participate in all camp activities:
- Collaborate with your teammates to plan, set up, and run daily activities.
- Supervise and lead campers to ensure safety at all times during ceremonies, all-camp activities, snack and lunch
- Promote a positive camp experience at all times with your energy and camp spirit.
- Actively participate in camp chants, songs and perform skits in opening and closing ceremonies.
- Receive professional development and ongoing coaching to grow your camper management and operations experience:
- Receive paid online training before camp begins to introduce you to the innovation education movement, the Galileo Innovation Approach, and company policies and best practices.
- Attend 2 in-person days of paid training where you will meet your team, set up camp, and participate in training.
- Your exact pay will be determined based on a variety of factors, including work-site location and tenure:
- Pay for this position is $17.78-21.21 based on location
- One free week of camp for your own child!
- %15 Friends and Family Discount
- Priority scholarship nominations
- Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community of over 20,000 inspiring changemakers!
- 1+ years experience working with groups of 15+ children at a time, such as assisting in a classroom environment, group childcare, tutoring, coaching and/or mentoring kids, after-school program experience, etc.
- College coursework in Education or Child Development preferred, but not required
- Work experience in a school or childcare setting is a plus, but not required.
- Availability to work a minimum of 3 weeks and/or a least 12 days (can be non-consecutive)
- Substitute shifts are as needed; typical shifts are 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
- We strive to schedule substitute shifts at least 24 hours in advance but will request to schedule a substitute with less notice in the event of an unexpected staff absence.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required
- Must be at least 18 years of age by May 13th, 2024
- Ability to balance multiple tasks while working with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
- Ability to complete all pre-camp tasks, including background checks, state-mandated certifications, electronic onboarding paperwork, and online training prior to the start of camp.
- Some lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs.
- Typing, writing, reading
- Seeing, hearing and speaking, both nearby and at a distance
- Use hand and fingers to help with classroom supplies and operate equipment
- Frequent sitting
- Standing, walking, kneeling